Top-seeded teams advance in FCS playoffs

Here are some of the highlights from the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs Saturday.

#5 Georgia Southern 24, Central Arkansas 16

Georgia Southern quarterback Jerick McKinnon ran for 316 yards and two touchdowns and threw for another score as the Eagles opened up a big lead and held on for a victory over Central Arkansas.

#4 Old Dominion 63, Coastal Carolina 35

Old Dominion’s sophomore quarterback Taylor Heinicke threw for 497 yards and six touchdown and receiver Larry Pinkard had six catches for 154 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Coastal Carolina. ODU finished with 672 offensive yards.

Illinois State 38, Appalachian State 37

Shelby Harris blocked an extra-point attempt in overtime to give Illinois State a thrilling win over Appalachian State. ISU quarterback Matt Brown threw for 322 yards and five touchdowns.

Wofford 23, New Hampshire 7

Walter Payton finalist Eric Breitenstein ran for 247 yards and three touchdowns to lead Wofford past New Hampshire. The Terriers rushed for 454 yards.

#1 North Dakota State 28, South Dakota State 3

Defending champion North Dakota State held South Dakota State to 21 rushing yards in the victory. Quarterback Brock Jensen threw for two touchdowns and ran for another.

Sam Houston State 18, Cal Poly 16

Miguel Antonio kicked three field goals, including one with 3:23 left to put Sam Houston State ahead by nine, as the Bearkats defeated Cal Poly.